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Stranger Things new series announced on OTT: When and where to watch the prequel Other Worlds online? Plot, cast and episode details
A new live-action spinoff series called Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure has been officially announced. This prequel is set in the 1950s. The series will feature a different setting, characters, and mythology while maintaining elements of horror and mystery. Filming is slated to take place in New Mexico.
Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, a spin-off confirmed for 2028: Here's what to know about the Stranger Things prequel that has got fans absolutely hooked
Netflix has unveiled plans for a live action prequel series titled Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, which will delve into various characters and supernatural tales set in the 1950s. Spearheaded by co-creator Kate Trefry and director Joe Wright, this project seeks to broaden the beloved Stranger Things universe. With production slated for New Mexico, fans can anticipate its premiere in 2028 while enjoying older seasons.
Why Marvel is keeping Avengers: Doomsday under wraps despite growing fan curiosity and backlash over its latest teaser
Marvel Studios released a teaser for Avengers: Doomsday during the 2026 World Series, attracting significant audience attention. This promotional event featured familiar characters but disappointed many viewers seeking substantial new content. The anticipation primarily revolves around the returns of Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. as iconic characters from the MCU's past. Fans are eager to understand how these characters will contribute to the film’s narrative.
New US passport design coming in 2028: Key things Americans need to know about November fairs
The US passport is getting a new look, with the ‘Flight of the Eagle’ design expected to begin shipping in 2028. Here’s what will change, when the redesigned passport may arrive and where Americans can find special passport application fairs in November 2026.
Marco Rubio unveils all-new “Flight of the Eagle” U.S. passport; slated for rollout in 2028
A redesigned US passport, called 'Flight of the Eagle', will be introduced in 2028. This new passport will feature enhanced security measures and a fresh artistic design. The application process will be simplified, allowing citizens to complete it entirely from home. Existing valid passports will remain accepted until their expiry dates without needing early renewal.
Matthew Ingalls, one of seven Cornell Chi Phi brothers accused of ‘gang rape’ with Dubai roots, 'hates' America; here’s why
Matthew Ingalls, accused of gang rape, grew up between the Middle East and the United States. His father, a professor of Islamic studies, converted to Islam and teaches in Dubai. Ingalls was expelled from Cornell University in 2024 following a sexual assault investigation. The lawsuit filed in September 2026 renewed attention to the case, detailing serious allegations from the victim.
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In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation
In 1939, a Russian-American aviator invented the first practical and mass-produced single-rotor helicopter revolutionizing modern aviation. Igor Sikorsky developed the VS-300, which first flew on September 14, 1939. Its single main rotor and anti-torque tail rotor became the layout for modern helicopters. The later Sikorsky R-4 became the first mass-produced helicopter in 1942.
Aluminium was once costlier than gold, with one pound priced at $550. French Emperor Napoleon III’s favourites used aluminium cutlery. One 1886 invention made in an Ohio woodshed, changed its fate
Believe it or not, aluminium was once pricier than gold. Yes, you read that right! In the middle of the 19th century, one pound of aluminium cost more than $500. Today, one pound of this metal, which is used to make all sorts of objects from foils to cover food in to automobiles, will cost you barely more than a dollar. What caused this sharp fall from grace?
In 1903, the Wright brothers studied bird wings and bicycle mechanics, and helped launch modern aviation
The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903. Their success stemmed from a unique focus on aircraft stability and control. Inspired by bird flight and their bicycle business experience, they meticulously tested designs. This careful, step-by-step engineering approach revolutionized transportation history. Their invention marked the dawn of aviation.
Quote of the Day by Orville Wright: ‘Isn't it astonishing that all these secrets’ — top quotes by the inventor of the airplane
Quote of the Day: Before setting their sights on flight, the Wright brothers experimented with a range of mechanical pursuits. They operated a printing press, published local newspapers, and later established a bicycle repair and manufacturing business in Dayton.
Fake AI history photos cloud the past
Widely shared on social media, the atmospheric black and white shots -- a mother and her child starving in the Great Depression; an exhausted soldier in the Vietnam war -- may look at first like real historic documents. "AI has caused a tsunami of fake history, especially images," said Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse, a Dutch historian who debunks false claims online.
Multiple people dead after plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial's First Flight Airport
A single-engine plane crash at Wright Brothers National Memorial's First Flight Airport resulted in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred at 5 pm on Saturday as the aircraft attempted to land, catching fire upon impact. Local fire departments extinguished the blaze. The airport and memorial are closed, and investigations by the NTSB and FAA are underway.
Steve Wright, BBC presenter dies at 69 years
Steve Wright, BBC radio presenter and legendary broadcaster has died aged 69 years. BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2 shows have been hosted by Wright for many decades. Sara Cox who got on air on Radio 2 at the time of the announcement of the news stated that the staff was very impacted, in shock and not in awareness, after the death of Wright.
Hundreds of flying taxis to be made in Ohio, home of the Wright brothers and astronaut legends
JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef noted that its dedication to aviation has carried the Dayton area through serious economic challenges. That included the loss of tens of thousands of auto and auto parts manufacturing jobs in the early 2000s and the loss of ATM maker NCR Corp.'s headquarters to an Atlanta suburb in 2009.
Meet Maria Branyas Morera, the world’s oldest person. See what’s her age
A US-born Spanish woman has become the world’s oldest person. She is 115 years old.
World's oldest person, Kane Tanaka, passes away in Japan at 119
Tanaka was born in the year of the Wright Brothers's first controlled flight of their airplane.
Bitcoin trial: Defendant wins dispute over $50B in Bitcoin
Craig Wright, a computer scientist who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, prevailed in a civil trial verdict against the family of a deceased business partner that claimed it was owed half of a cryptocurrency fortune worth tens of billions.
Bitcoin trial: Defendant wins dispute over $50 billion in Bitcoin
Now the cryptocurrency community will be looking to see if Wright follows through on his promise to prove he is the owner of Bitcoin. Doing so would lend credence to Wright's claim, first made in 2016, that he is Satoshi Nakamoto.
Chidambaram slams ICHR for omitting Nehru's photo from poster celebrating India's Independence
He accused the member secretary of the Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) of bowing to hate and prejudice and asked him whether he would omit Henry Ford while celebrating the birth of the motor car or Wright brothers while celebrating the birth of aviation.
NASA's Mars helicopter takes flight, 1st for another planet
The triumph was hailed as a Wright Brothers moment. The mini 4-pound (1.8-kilogram) copter named Ingenuity, in fact, carried a bit of wing fabric from the 1903 Wright Flyer, which made similar history at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Dream of flying car could get real as Japan successfully conducts test flight
Japan's SkyDrive Inc., among the myriads of ``flying car'' projects around the world, has carried out a successful though modest test flight with one person aboard.
The innovation generation: An idea is all it takes for change
While most people incorrectly use them interchangeably, “invention” and “innovation” are not the same thing.
Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor accused of swindling $5 billion of cryptocurrency
Craig forged a series of contracts that purported to transfer Dave’s assets to Craig.
Musk on brink of 'Wright Brothers moment' with reused rocket
The rocket originally flew in April 2016 before landing successfully on an unmanned drone ship bobbing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Story of the Wright brothers retold
"The Wright Brothers" which tells the dramatic story-behind-the-story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly.
There's an actual piece of the Wright Flyer in this new watch
The Wright Flyer itself currently resides at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington DC, but only the aircraft's original frame.
Can a law erase the Wright brothers' soaring legacy?
The venerable Scientific American has just published an article, digging into its archives of the last century, to debunk claims that Gustave Whitehead was the first to fly.
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